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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
4
A Nashville Banner report notes a telegraphic operator stole AP news, then ordered the fake story killed to avoid distribution. The breach involved papers outside the AP and was traced to a New York suspect, with admission of guilt and questions about wider impact.
The poem honors Uncle Joe, age ninety seven, a stout defender of liberties who helped frame laws and backed favored causes. He faced opposition from reformers in Congress who condemned him as the ark’s Jonah and forced his exile, as Danville’s townsfolk rally to vindicate him with patriotic pride.
In Kernstown Virginia on Friday night Miss Mary Humston Miss Gladys Humston and Frank Humston of Clarke county participated at Mr and Mrs WW Smiths event. Massie of Winchester raced Nannie in a local sequence of events highlighting regional athletic activity.
Mrs. Mary V. Rainsberger of Winchester Virginia reports relief from years of kidney pain after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. She describes heavy backache and sharp kidney pains that vanished with treatment and notes her continued high opinion of the remedy. Price 50c at all dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
Local residents report visits and family gatherings across Clarke and Winchester counties. Miller Barley and Hunter Barley hosted Thanksgiving in Stephens City while Mrs. Hite from Winchester stayed with cousin Mrs. Metz. Other listed visits include Mrs. Evans and Miss Ibon in Stephens City, Miss Beaver visiting grandparents in Winchester, and Mr. Adams moving to the Leake place with the Lake family traveling to Mr. Chiles' farm.
Merchants display holiday goods from jewelry to bric-a-brac as Christmas nears in Winchester. Most shoppers have not yet begun buying, planning to choose later, while stores face ten hour law limits on female clerks and consider longer hours or more staff. Local stock aims to curb trips to other cities by offering comparable prices and avoiding travel costs.
In Frederick County Circuit Court 1914 an order directs M C Kitchen as complainant to seek decree over John N Kitchen estate. Defendants Lucius N Kitchen J Selby Kitchen and others must appear within 15 days. Publication in The Evening Star Winchester for four weeks and posting at courthouse instructed.
A promotional notice advocates Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to ease croup symptoms. It claims the product cuts mucus, clears phlegm, stops the choking cough, and provides easy breathing and quiet sleep, urging readers to keep it at home and buy from dealers.
The pheasant earns renown for hiding on the ground and offering fine shots. Its skill makes it prized among hunters, with its elusive nature challenging the hunter.
Ethel racing to save Kemp uncovers Goodnow confessing to the Philadelphia murder. Kemp’s fate hinges on a governor led by a private plea that turns up Harry Bentwich awaiting a wedding in the capital. The confession spurs a dramatic reunion as the governor grants a respite.
Fountain pens were invented long ago and widely used as writing instruments. The brief note highlights their enduring presence and historical role in everyday correspondence and documentation.
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